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水到渠成
Idiomshuǐ dào qú chéng
Description
这个成语的意思是，只要条件成熟了，事情自然就会成功。
This idiom means that once the conditions are ripe, things will naturally succeed.
就像水流到了，水渠自然就形成了，所以不用太着急。
Just like when water arrives, the canal naturally forms, so there's no need to rush.
Meanings
水到渠成shuǐ dào qú chéng
success comes naturally when conditions are ripe
你先努力工作，成功会水到渠成。
Work hard first, success will follow naturally.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'when water flows, a channel forms' — good results follow when the groundwork is done.
- Nuance
emphasizes not forcing things; success arrives on its own once conditions are met.
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